MD, PhD Jacek Laskowski

I have been working at Carolina Hospital since 2003. I am a graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, a member of Polish and international medical societies, and the author of many publications and scientific presentations in orthopaedics and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system. From 2003 to 2013 I served as Scientific Director of the project “Mathematical modelling in the planning of lower-limb osteotomies”, carried out under a contract with the National Centre for Research and Development. I am a reviewer for “The Bone and Joint Journal”.

I specialise in the conservative and surgical treatment of injuries and conditions of the hip, elbow and ankle joints, with particular focus on primary and revision total hip arthroplasty. I was the first in Poland to perform total hip resurfacing operations using the BHR method (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing). To date, I have performed more than 700 such operations. I also carry out corrective surgery for bunions (hallux valgus) and operations for injuries and deformities of the elbow joint.

Selected achievements

• 2019 – First hip arthroplasty in Poland using a Symbios “custom-made” prosthesis.
• 2017 – Complex simultaneous bilateral hip prosthesis implantation in a patient with thrombocytopenia.
• 2009 – Introduction at Carolina Hospital of hip arthroplasty using the new BMH (Birmingham Mid Head Resection) hip prosthesis.
• 2003 – First total hip resurfacing operation in Poland using the BHR method (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing).

Education

• 1991–1992 – Central Clinical Hospital of the Military Medical Academy in Warsaw, ul. Szaserów 128 – postgraduate internship;
• 1987–1991 – Medical Academy of Warsaw

Professional experience

• 2008–2013 – Scientific Director of the project “Mathematical modelling in the planning of lower-limb osteotomies”, carried out under a contract with the National Centre for Research and Development.
• Since 2003 – present – working in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology at Carolina Hospital;
• 1993–2003 – Department of Traumatology of the Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education in Otwock;
• Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA – “visiting clinician” at the Orthopedic Department (2000);
• Diensthood Orthopedie Ziekenhuis O.L.Vr. Middelares, Antwerp, Belgium – knee surgery after sports injuries – Prof. M. Martens (1995).

Publications and presentations

• “Quadriceps and hamstring muscle performance after anterior cruciate ligament injuries – dynamometric and clinical assessment”. J.M. Laskowski, S. Pomianowski, J. Orłowski, Chirurgia Narządu Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska, 67 (6), 587–592, 2002.
• “Weakness and atrophy of the extensor and flexor muscles after knee injuries – dynamometric and clinical assessment”. M. Laskowski, S. Pomianowski, J. Orłowski.
• “Osteosynthesis of bone fragments in the treatment of radial head fractures” – S. Pomianowski, G. Sawicki, J. Laskowski. Chirurgia Narządu Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 2002; 67 (1): 25–32.
• “The impact of work in rural environments on the occurrence of injuries among the elderly” – G. Grys, J. Orłowski, S. Pomianowski, J. Laskowski, Health and Social Problems of the Elderly and Disabled in Rural Areas. Fuga Mundi Foundation 2001, pp. 264–271.
• Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Carolina Medical Center – Laskowski J.M. Acta Clinica 2003 Summer; Vol. 3, No. 2, 167–172. “Dynamometric and Electromyographic Evaluation of the Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscles after the Knee Trauma and Treatment” – J. Laskowski, S. Pomianowski, J. Orłowski. Paper presented at the 18th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics in Zurich, July 2001.
• 2005 – Doctoral dissertation “Weakness and atrophy of the extensor and flexor muscles after injuries and operations on the knee joint – clinical, dynamometric and electromyographic assessment”